The scope of the pardons suggests that virtually all those implicated will see those charges wiped clean.
Trump pardons 1,500 defendants in Jan. 6 rioting, including dozens from Illinois
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Column: Chicago Cubs begin the Sammy Sosa 2.0 era. Where will it lead?
Sammy Sosa was back and in fine spirits at the Cubs Convention. So what’s next for the former Cubs slugger and his old team?
DCFS has made small steps in improving child placement but troubling issues persist
Illinois’ child welfare agency has made small steps in improving how kids in its care are placed, but problems persist.
Indiana would like to redraw border with Illinois
Indiana legislators would like to redraw the Indiana-Illinois border to absorb parts of Illinois, but the proposed action would face roadblocks on the Illinois side, which would prevent a border shift, political officials and experts said.
In their 90s, Sisters of Mercy have spent their lives fighting for immigrant justice. And they’re not stopping now.
Sister JoAnn Persch and Sister Pat Murphy have devoted their lives advocating for local and federal immigration legislation to fix a broken system.
Today in Chicago History: ‘Tokyo Rose’ pardoned
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 19, according to the Tribune’s archives.
Illinois lands $100M federal grant for EV truck chargers
Public charging for electric trucks — including the largest semi-trailers — is on the way in Illinois.
Hemp advocates gave campaign donations to lawmakers in fight over regulations
Hemp business owners recently gave more than $30,000 to oppose a bill they said would have shut them down.
Former educator helps West Side teens build houses, careers and community
Graduates from Collins Academy High School worked with their former teacher’s nonprofit to design and construct homes for their neighborhood.
Today in Chicago History: 7 killed when trains crash near Gary
Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 18, according to the Tribune’s archives.